1. The Panama Canal was completed in the early 1900’s. For several decades it was under the United States control. In 1999, Panama gained full control of the Panama Canal. Which statement best explains why the Panama Canal is significant for development in the region?
A. It provides a beautiful and safe location for tourism and ship cruises.
B. It provides a much needed water supply to the region.****
C. It provides an international crossroads for trade.
D. It provides a natural barrier between Panama and other Latin American countries.
2. Why do Mayas often fail to earn a living from their land?
A. Land reform efforts have been successful throughout the country.
B. Poor soil and erosion makes farming difficult.
C. Most Mayas prefer to only weave as their ancestors did.
D. All regions throughout the country lack land suitable for farming.****
1. No
2. No
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1.c
2.b
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To get the answer to the first question, you can analyze the given options and choose the one that best explains why the Panama Canal is significant for development in the region.
A. It provides a beautiful and safe location for tourism and ship cruises. - This option emphasizes the attraction of the Panama Canal for tourism purposes but does not directly explain its significance for development in the region.
B. It provides a much-needed water supply to the region. - This option does not accurately explain the purpose or significance of the Panama Canal.
C. It provides an international crossroads for trade. - This option highlights the role of the Panama Canal as a vital route for international trade, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and facilitating the movement of goods and services. This statement is a more accurate explanation of the significance of the Panama Canal for development in the region.
D. It provides a natural barrier between Panama and other Latin American countries. - This option does not accurately describe the purpose or significance of the Panama Canal.
Therefore, the correct answer to the first question is C. It provides an international crossroads for trade.
To answer the second question, you can analyze the given options and choose the one that explains why Mayas often fail to earn a living from their land.
A. Land reform efforts have been successful throughout the country. - This option does not accurately explain why Mayas often fail to earn a living from their land.
B. Poor soil and erosion make farming difficult. - This option suggests that poor soil quality and erosion pose challenges to successful farming, which can contribute to Mayas' struggle to earn a living from their land.
C. Most Mayas prefer to only weave as their ancestors did. - This option suggests a cultural preference for weaving among the Maya population rather than addressing the challenges they face in earning a living from their land.
D. All regions throughout the country lack land suitable for farming. - This option suggests that all regions in the country do not have land suitable for farming, which would contribute to Mayas' difficulty in earning a living from their land.
Therefore, the correct answer to the second question is D. All regions throughout the country lack land suitable for farming.